airmobile

American  

[air-moh-buhl, -beel, -bahyl] / ˈɛərˌmoʊ bəl, -bil, -baɪl /

adjective

1. transportable or transported to combat areas by helicopters.

   airmobile troops; airmobile corps.

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Etymology

Origin of airmobile

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65; air ¹ + mobile

Example Sentences

“For China, gaining control of Motor Sich will result in the accelerated arrival of the PLA’s global airmobile power projection capabilities,” Mr. Fisher said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 15, 2018

The U.S. is likely to keep two airmobile divisions, probably the 1st Cavalry and 101st Airborne, each with about 450 helicopters, on hand after the other fighting units have been withdrawn.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last week the Pentagon announced plans for at least one more chopper-supported airmobile division.

From Time Magazine Archive

Tacks In Colorado Springs, Colo., J. W. Hartman, 32, airmobile repairer, swallowed ten sharp upholstery tacks which he had forgotten were in his mouth.

From Time Magazine Archive

In 1961, when imaginative Army thinkers devised the airmobile concept, they got a cool reception from their own superiors until McNamara's office offered encouragement.

From Time Magazine Archive